Category: archives
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Plumsted officials seeking more grants
TOWN TALK by Ron Dancer: A look at news from Plumsted Township. By: The Township Committee has submitted a grant application to the state for funding more improvements to historic New Egypt’s Oakford Lake Park and Crosswicks Creek. New Egypt would become both the starting and finishing point for boating enthusiasts when we connect with…
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Opposition notjust ‘NIMBY’
To the editor Another confusing night with the Planning Board and nothing accomplished. I would like to comment on a remark from the chairman that, I think, he mentioned twice. This is not about "not in our backyard." The Planning Board has an obligation to stop development in lands that are not suitable for…
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Administrators could need new offices
Survey of available office space in borough underway By:Krzysztof Scibiorski Schools Superintendent Francis X. Heelan moved into his new office at the Roosevelt School in July, but probably should not get too comfortable there yet. During Tuesday’s work meeting, board President Frank Jurewicz addressed board member Jeanne Golden’s question about rumored plans for renting office…
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Many ways to show generosity
EDITORIAL: A simple gesture by local residents can drive clouds away. By: During the holiday season, the company of friends, family and other loved ones is a luxury that should be appreciated far more than any possessions. However, it can be hard to see those simple treasures when the dark clouds of life’s difficulties block…
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Cable TV companyshortchanges sports fans
To the editor RCN Cable System has done it again. They our taking away WGN from Chicago and putting on two shopping channels. When will the towns in this area stand up to RCN and bring in a cable company that respects its customers and not just its bottom line. RCN gets a share of…
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Hopewell girls hope to build on resurgence
Girls Basketball By: Matt Nalbone The winter sports season in Hopewell Valley is no longer just a period of time between the soccer and baseball/softball seasons. The resurgence of Hopewell Valley basketball and the recent success of the girls team has changed all that. Last year, the Lady Bulldogs finished with a 16-9 record (12-7…
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Plumsted officials seeking more grants
TOWN TALK by Ron Dancer: A look at news from Plumsted. By: The Township Committee has submitted a grant application to the state for funding more improvements to historic New Egypt’s Oakford Lake Park and Crosswicks Creek. New Egypt would become both the starting and finishing point for boating enthusiasts when we connect with the…
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File of Life will aid EMTs, police
Township Council has appropriated $11,000 to cover the cost of the program. By: Lea Kahn The information contained in a little plastic red sleeve, attached to a refrigerator magnet, could spell the difference between life and death in a medical emergency. At least, that’s what township officials are hoping. They expect to mail out voluntary…
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Groups seekscopy of game
To the editor As you may have already heard, The Joint Counsel in Hillsborough is conducting a fundraiser to support the Auten Road Library by producing a monopoly game called the Game of Hillsborough. It was brought to my attention that this game was also made as a fundraiser sometime between 1971 1986. If…
